DJ A-Tron
Aaron Williams | |
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| Born | Aaron Williams April 10, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Disc jockey, radio personality, event organizer, business innovator |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | DJ A-Tron, "The Twerk King" |
Aaron Williams (born April 10, 1993), professionally recognized as DJ A-Tron, is an American disc jockey, radio personality, event organizer, and business innovator. Known as "The Twerk King" by LA Weekly, A-Tron has performed on both national and international stages, acting as the exclusive DJ for artists such as RJmrLA and 03 Greedo. His appearances include prominent ceremonies like the Grammy Awards and BET Awards. In April 2024, he successfully sold out the “DJ A-Tron & Friends” show at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California, collaborating with Live Nation. His entrepreneurial efforts extend to a creative marketing and branding firm alongside an e-commerce jewelry platform named The Work Shop.
Early life
A-Tron's enthusiasm for DJing began at the age of seven when he acquired his initial turntable equipment. By the time he was 16, he was hosting JerkinRadio, a widely followed internet broadcast within the West Coast "jerkin" dance community. After completing his studies at St. Bernard High School (Los Angeles, California) in 2011, he started to headline venues in Hollywood and coordinate significant underground parties.
DJ career
A-Tron's portfolio includes performances at official Grammy Awards, BET Awards, and SXSW events, along with numerous concerts and club appearances across the United States. His April 2024 headlining concert, “DJ A-Tron & Friends,” held at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California, was sold out through a partnership with Live Nation.
He has spun records at notable nightlife spots such as Avalon Hollywood, The Reserve (Los Angeles), Academy LA, Penthouse Day Club, Dragonfly, and Poppy. Renowned for seamlessly transitioning between club gigs, concerts, and private functions, A-Tron has also entertained audiences at over 50 high school events throughout California.
Founded in 2008 during his high school years, JerkinRadio attracted close to 100,000 monthly listeners thanks to endorsements from key figures within the jerkin movement.
Alongside his club residencies, A-Tron has toured nationally as the official DJ for hip hop artists RJmrLA and 03 Greedo, performing at venues including New Orleans' House of Blues.
As a mixtape producer and DJ, he has released multiple projects such as the 2013 single "Skinny Ni**as" featuring Nipsey Hussle. That same year, he announced an upcoming debut mixtape featuring collaborations with Nipsey Hussle, Joe Moses, and TeeFlii. According to XXL (magazine), he earned the title of "The Most Popular underground DJ" in Los Angeles.
Business career
In addition to his musical endeavors, A-Tron has contributed to entertainment marketing initiatives with organizations like Fox Sports and the production collective 1500orNothin. He launched The Work Shop, an online jewelry retail business, in September 2013.